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Inside The Classroom: Classroom Set-Up
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Thursday, August 16, 2012. It's that time of year again! I've been in my classroom this week getting things ready to go for another fun and exciting school year! These photos aren't that great because I took them with my Ipad! Classroom view from the door. Our meeting area is over by the whiteboard, I just haven't gotten around to unraveling the rug. I add in the various components of Calendar Math as we go along. I don't want to overwhelm the kids right off the bat! Really cool gear clock. I am a second...
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Inside The Classroom: Kamishibai
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Thursday, March 19, 2015. Kamishibai (kah-mee-she-bye) a form of storytelling, is also known as traveling paper theater. Kamishibai was a well-loved form of entertainment for children in Japan, mainly from the 1930s to the 1950s. As television become more popular in homes, Kamishbai became a thing of the past. Allen Say writes a great book to introduce young learners to this unique form of writing called, Kamishibai Man. Practicing how to use the Kamishbai frame. Glimpse of rough draft story. A Peek In M...
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Inside The Classroom: Baby Natalie
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013. I can't believe I haven't posted since October.well actually, I can! We have a new addition to our family! Our daughter Natalie was born this April and has been keeping us very busy! So in between her naps and feedings I'm going to try and get caught up on this past school year! Thanks for sticking with me and still following my blog! Posted by Meghan Mayhew. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Mrs Mayhew's 2nd Grade. Once Upon A Time. Who Am I Riddles.
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Inside The Classroom: Kamishibai Stories (Paper Theater)
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Kamishibai Stories (Paper Theater). To learn more about Kamishibai visit http:/ www.kamishibai.com/. Posted by Meghan Mayhew. March 30, 2012 at 4:57 PM. Where did you get the Kamishibai theater? Did you make it yourself? March 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM. The fourth grade teacher that we are buddies with made it using some wood and an old picture frame. :-). MsLee @ Calling Plays in 2nd Grade. July 2, 2012 at 9:35 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Inside The Classroom: Professional Learning Communities
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Thursday, November 20, 2014. Do you participate in PLC's in your district? Last year, my colleagues and I wanted to learn how to become better writing teachers. Our question which we would use to drive our learning was:. How can teachers as writers promote and strengthen writing instruction? I’ve found that my students just LOVE when I share my own writing with them, from the brainstorming, to the rough draft, to the final completed piece. I could see the flashing lights approaching in the distance.
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Inside The Classroom: Computer Lab
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Sometimes it's the little things that count! I came back to the classroom to find this note laying on my desk. One of my students used their free choice computer lab time to type me a note, using the information I had taught them about Microsoft Word. She was so proud that she remembered how to insert an image into the note! Posted by Meghan Mayhew. April 24, 2012 at 5:24 PM. Traditions Laughter and Happily Ever After. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Inside The Classroom: What Teachers Make
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Thursday, July 26, 2012. Posted by Meghan Mayhew. Labels: What Teachers Make. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery". Van Doren. Thanks for visiting! I am a second grade teacher in New Hampshire. I have taught both 3rd and 2nd grade and love both! View my complete profile. Mrs Mayhew's 2nd Grade. Once Upon A Time. A Peek In My Planbook. A vision of k-12 students today. Back To School Read Alouds. Christmas Read Aloud Books. Helpful Hands Christmas Tree.
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Inside The Classroom: End of Year Gifts for Students
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013. End of Year Gifts for Students. Every teacher wants their students to continue READING over the summer, so why not give each child a book or two at the end of the school year.the cost right? Well I found this great website called, Book Sale Finder. You can usually find the beach pails at your local Dollar Store or Target in the dollar section. I thought this was such a cute and inexpensive way to give each student a gift, I just had to share! Posted by Meghan Mayhew. A href="htt...
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Inside The Classroom: Author Visit!
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012. The talented Chris Van Dusen, visited our school this week! He was great with the kids! So engaging, creative and inspiring! He related to the kids and even took the time to autograph every book for the kids! Many of you may know him as the illustrator for the Mercy Watson. To find out how to have Chris Van Dusen visit your school or just to learn more about him, visit his website:. Http:/ www.chrisvandusen.com/. Posted by Meghan Mayhew. June 22, 2012 at 2:17 AM. Once Upon A Time.
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Inside The Classroom
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Friday, November 8, 2013. The holidays can be an exciting time for kids.especially Halloween! This holiday doesn't have to be all costumes and candy in the classroom so I tied in a fun pumpkin exploration activity for the kids. Pumpkins / Jack-o-lanterns, there's enough of a link, right? Life cycle- seed to pumpkin. Seed estimation and counting with arrays, circumfrence, hight in base ten blocks. How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin. By Margaret McNamara and Brian Karas. Posted by Meghan Mayhew. Once Upon A Time.
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